Gaflei
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  Gaflei Locator map of Gaflei in Liechtenstein | |
| Coordinates:47°8′32″N9°32′41″E/ 47.14222°N 9.54472°E | |
| Country |  Liechtenstein |
| Electoral district |  Oberland |
| Municipality |  Triesenberg |
| Elevation | 1,488 m (4,882 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+1(CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2(CEST) |
| Postal code | 9497 |
| Area code | (+423)... |
Gafleiis a village ofLiechtenstein,located inTriesenberg,the highest and largestmunicipality(by area) in the Oberland constituency of the country.[1]It stands at approximately 1500 m above sea level.[2]Gaflei developed from settlements of theWalserpeople in the Middle Ages. The geographical centre of Liechtenstein is located at the Alp Bargälla, east of Gaflei.[3]
History[edit]
Karl Schädlerpurchased property at Gaflei at the end of the 19th century, and at considerable cost developed a spa there. Gaflei became the first health resort in Liechtenstein and is still a popular area for recreation and excursion to this day.[4]From 1930 to 1955, the resort was managed byRudolf Schädler,who was involved in the persecution andattempted abductionofFritzandAlfred Rotter,Berlin-based Jewish directors and theatre operators who had obtained citizenship from Liechtenstein in order to escape Nazi persecution. Alfred and his wife Gertrud died while fleeing from Schädler and his accomplices, who were later imprisoned for their part in the deaths.[5]
In 1976, Gaflei hosted a stage of theTour de Suisseand was considered one of the most challenging stages in the race's history.[6]
Hiking[edit]
Gaflei is a starting point and destination for various hiking trails, including the Fürstensteig route.[2]
References[edit]
- ^4200041712Gaflei onOpenStreetMap
- ^ab"Fürstensteig - Wanderland".www.wanderland.ch.
- ^"Europa - Geographic Centres of European countries".webs.schule.at.Archived fromthe originalon 2019-06-28.Retrieved2017-05-20.
- ^Ospelt, Alois (31 December 2011)."Gaflei".Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein(in German).Retrieved21 March2024.
- ^Editorial (16 August 2021)."Rotter-Entführung".Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein(in German).Retrieved23 March2024.
- ^(ISL), Internationaler Sport in Liechtenstein."Internationaler Sport in Liechtenstein (ISL) > Rad > Info > Liechtenstein und die Tour de Suisse".www.verein-isl.li.Archived fromthe originalon 2021-05-15.Retrieved2017-05-20.
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